GoPro® Launches HD HERO2® Camera - Announces Wi-Fi Remote Control and Video Streaming

78 Comments

SHARK555 (Oct 24, 2011 at 12:34)

so i can now strap it to my rc car and use my iphone as eyes... hello ladies!

eder (Oct 24, 2011 at 14:09)

Why so much work? Just ask and they will show it to you...

SHARK555 (Oct 24, 2011 at 15:38)

that way costs too much.

awais (Oct 24, 2011 at 19:54)

you should see the markup on them, then you wouldnt be saying that

rolto1822 FL (Oct 26, 2011 at 20:43)

@awais i think you're missing the point being made here.........

chuckmanbob (Oct 24, 2011 at 11:57)

Seriously ? 2 weeks after i buy an HD hero, not cool GoPro....

rockandride6 FL (Oct 24, 2011 at 13:38)

sorry to hear that man...but what are they supposed to do? Not release new product?

ratherberidin (Oct 24, 2011 at 15:56)

Return it get your money back and buy a new one

chuckmanbob (Oct 24, 2011 at 16:51)

not sure what i can do, my mum bought it for me in canada just over 2 weeks ago, i doubt they will agree to refund me unless i go to the same store, which i can't. anyway i love my camera, and this one doesn't really have a huge amount over it, i hope.

cchamp10 (Oct 24, 2011 at 20:11)

sorry man, it has a better lens and better photos

tom-towers (Oct 25, 2011 at 1:14)

fuck it mate, you have a hd go pro... i wouldnt be complaining, if you want the new one so much at least wait a while, get your use out of yours and get one of these once the price goes down a bit.

JHewitt (Oct 25, 2011 at 8:55)

On youtube videos GoPro have just been saying contact customer support. Try it, I've nothing but good things about them.

krazieghost (Oct 25, 2011 at 10:46)

"2 weeks after I buy"...

"my mum bought it for me"...

cant complain over gifts. be happy

chuckmanbob (Oct 25, 2011 at 15:15)

i am really happy with what i have, but that doesn't stop it from being frustrating.

XNabster (Oct 28, 2011 at 17:50)

well gopro has a unsatisfactory return policy before 30 after purchase, i to live in canada and just go to the store and ask for a full refund just put it back in the original package and use that 300 for the hd hero 2

good luck man!

chuckmanbob (Oct 29, 2011 at 10:10)

the problem is i don't live in canada so can't just return it to the shop. It is frustrating, but i still have a great camera so not the end of the world, just wish i had know they were bringing out a new one a few weeks ago.

DylanHunter (Oct 24, 2011 at 10:34)

120 FRAMES PER SECOND! can you say slow motion?

kyphoto (Oct 24, 2011 at 10:49)

Only at 480 though. But still cool.

grantprezence (Oct 24, 2011 at 15:08)

Ohh, well that puts a damper on it. It's still sick but i thought it was at least at 720p.

mobilechernobyl (Oct 24, 2011 at 21:42)

120FPS is adequate for some basic high speed footage if the riders not haulin' like a raped ape.

For anything higher and still affordable look up the casio FH-100 or the newer (but still the same) ZR-100 - decent high speed footage under $300!

kyphoto (Oct 25, 2011 at 18:03)

Yes 120 works fairly well for good slo-mo but I think many of us would like it to be at 720 at least, if not 1080 instead of SD 480. 480 is fine for web edits which is what a lot of people will use it for and I can understand GoPro going with a processor that can only handle that (keeping costs reasonable). But it still would've been freakin' cool to get full HD 1080 at 120fps.
As for the Casio ZR-100 it only does 1080 at standard 30fps. Faster than that and it drops to 320 and goes as low as 224x64 to get the advertised 1000fps. So for any semi-serious work the GoPro2 definitely has it beat.

DylanHunter (Oct 25, 2011 at 18:18)

that was so much to read i almost exploded

kyphoto (Oct 26, 2011 at 8:59)

Yeah, readin's hard 'n stuff.

rockandride6 FL (Oct 24, 2011 at 11:41)

SO pumped for this thing. I am impressed that they released this for the same price despite a way higher photo resolution, image option, etc. When I buy a new camera I WAS looking at Contour just because it fit my helmet better than my GoPro, but now they are definitely off my radar. Microphone in!?!? sick

shrockie (Oct 24, 2011 at 13:03)

Helmet mount is cool and all, but the view from the Chestie is way better.. shows what's happening with the bike and the trail so much better.. can't do that with a contour.. Well, not without a complicated work-around and a whole lot of shaking while in use. GoPro FTW!!

turco999 (Oct 24, 2011 at 14:36)

Buy/Sell sections gonna be packed with everyones old GoPros now.....

GoPro (Oct 24, 2011 at 14:25)

Hola - thanks for comments, we'll keep you posted over the next couple months on the Wi-Fi BacPac, the Remote and the smart applications…. all fun stuff to come. And yes - this can be a solution for wireless streaming for DH - WHOA!!!

shrockie (Oct 24, 2011 at 16:48)

would be handy if the WiFi backpack could use a cable, so it could be stashed someplace... thus keeping the weight of the camera down.. even if it's stashed on the other side of the helmet, so it's more balanced.. just an idea.. Love my HD!!

mtbwoodtrails (Oct 24, 2011 at 10:08)

Wow if they use this for live streaming at redbull rampage i will be so stoked

Thrillride (Oct 24, 2011 at 10:37)

First off it sounds like a decent price which I like, I'm glad they didn't rape us on the "new" version just because its new. Second, it has wifi capabilities??? Soo if I have a mobile hotspot can I connect directly to the internet while riding and stream my ride live??? If so that would be pretty sick.

launchcanada (Oct 24, 2011 at 13:32)

It'll be interesting to see how the Wifi Bacpac works (and how much it costs). Looks like it is slated to be released "winter 2012".

melonhead1145 (Oct 24, 2011 at 14:18)

or if you have an Android phone, you can use this as a mobile router. So you could connect the GoPro to the phone via WiFi, then connect the phone to the internet via mobile internet. i don't know what other phones do this, just speaking from experience having used my android as a mobile router for my laptop sometimes.

Caiokv FL (Oct 24, 2011 at 15:05)

Yeah, but for video streaming the 3G wont be useful, mainly with a 1080p res...
BUT if you got a good 4G coverage, and an extra battery pack (Androids battery sucks

), it can be quite useful!

spaced FL (Oct 26, 2011 at 7:29)

My htc battery is quite good. Turn off all the function on only leave 4g (or 3g at lower quality) and you are fine.

rolto1822 FL (Oct 26, 2011 at 20:47)

pretty much all smart phones can do internet tethering which is what melonhead is on about. IMO this isn't much of a development though

adam-silver (Oct 24, 2011 at 10:59)

wander if this will be the answer to everyone saying " we want live headcam runs on freecasters DH1 " ?? pretty nift bit of kit i think ! and a good price too ! wander if the other manufacturers Drift/Contour etc will follow suit !

webbrider12 (Oct 24, 2011 at 11:55)

oh heck yes!!!!!!!!! that would be soo sick

dhcba FL (Oct 24, 2011 at 14:36)

WHAT!!!!!!!! i just have bought a nice 960p HD camera for $279
and now i don't know what to do... i'll kill the guy who sold me the god danm camera...
seeya

Marone (Oct 24, 2011 at 16:45)

F$%K YOU GO PRO! No news that this was coming and I just bought the old one.

ScottWindsor (Oct 25, 2011 at 17:14)

Yeah i just brought mine last Friday for £300 and I'm seriously pissed

oliverhayes (Oct 25, 2011 at 9:01)

Good things come to those who wait! After my fail using a 5mp GoPro for scuba diving (Nemo was an orange blob) and for hydro-boarding (Water on lens made the video a little blurred!) I was all set for buying a GoPro HD based on how my mates worked in those conditions, that was two months ago, I never got round to it.......might be time now though!

nothingbetter (Oct 24, 2011 at 20:32)

I wonder if gopro will ever make one that isn't terribly ugly and have a "low profile" model.

collin7 (Oct 24, 2011 at 23:04)

They already are pretty low profile... i mean, its a freakin HD camera! Contour's is much bulkier IMO... mostly because you can't use a chest mount very well. Of course they could always go thinner... but its still pretty damn impressive!

b-mcclelland (Oct 24, 2011 at 12:14)

Makes me kick myself for paying 400 for the old one just 4 months ago.

alergyprone (Oct 24, 2011 at 14:00)

super slow mo makes everything better!!

JHewitt (Oct 25, 2011 at 9:01)

Check out the demo video too, its sick!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUEZCxBcM78

jokercykoe (Oct 25, 2011 at 9:52)

Now I just have to decide if I should pick one up, or go for one of the used GoPro HD's everybody is unloading on craigslist for cheap. Hmm..

skylinecul8r (Oct 27, 2011 at 7:41)

And im still rocking the original hero! yeah!! I think its time for an upgrade.

nouser (Oct 24, 2011 at 10:14)

Awesome...speed tvs gonna have onboard cameras for super x!!!!!! Yeah buddy

fantaman (Oct 24, 2011 at 10:40)

GoPro is taking HD action vid camera's to a new level

bluezac17 (Oct 24, 2011 at 12:31)

hmmmm i have a hunch my old one will soon be replaced

luigi (Oct 24, 2011 at 15:07)

YOU SONS OF BITCHES, I wish this would have come out like a week ago BEFORE i bought my GoPro....

Eclipsed (Oct 24, 2011 at 18:35)

Despite how awesome this one is, the original hd hero is now at a pretty good price for its feature set.

wearerebellion (Oct 24, 2011 at 20:36)

Damn this is kind of a bummer. Bought mine last July... Maybe I will find just the camera.

cchamp10 (Oct 24, 2011 at 20:42)

PB, you did not do the V2 justice

Stainer (Oct 24, 2011 at 8:21)

This is AMAZING!!! Cannot wait till I buy one!!

Z-WAAAAAZ (Oct 24, 2011 at 13:18)

i know what im gettig for christmas.....

drop20 (Oct 24, 2011 at 15:21)

yah! go GoPro! totally am buying one

brettberndsen (Oct 24, 2011 at 21:41)

yea the video res is the same

spaced FL (Oct 26, 2011 at 7:47)

Video resolution is actually the only thing that doesn't need a change. You won't notice a res differance going over 1080p, even on a big tv.

TimRidesBikes (Oct 25, 2011 at 14:22)

still no real way to tell where it's pointed. still over priced, still not worth it.

onecutmedia (Oct 25, 2011 at 10:54)

ordering asap

brettberndsen (Oct 26, 2011 at 14:40)

30 frams and 60 is aloght thats all u need

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brettberndsen (Oct 24, 2011 at 14:44)

there is no dirfence with the 1080p gopro hero the onily thing it the photo and wifi the

Z-WAAAAAZ (Oct 24, 2011 at 17:23)

youre an idiot read the article before you comment

haypeterman (Oct 24, 2011 at 10:18)

so whats different from the hero 1?

kona620 (Oct 24, 2011 at 10:22)

better photos and now for angeling and veiwing your videos you can just look on you phone to check it out soo alot easyier for angles and such

kyphoto (Oct 24, 2011 at 10:52)

Better lens. Looks like better processor too but they're not saying that specifically. Wifi/phone control will require a separate back.

bunkey (Oct 24, 2011 at 11:44)

CMOS sensor is a little smaller in V2, but light sensitivity is a lot better according to specs on the website.

dirtydroog (Oct 24, 2011 at 17:17)

There are more powerful mobile phones out there

rockandride6 FL (Oct 25, 2011 at 8:37)

O_o really? I highly doubt that...plus I would definitely not want to take my phone on the rides with me

dirtydroog (Oct 27, 2011 at 13:56)

Nokia N8 for one. 720p is pretty standard for phones these days, 1080p is becoming normal too.

adam-silver (Oct 24, 2011 at 11:04)

and stolen the live view idea off contour

haha

rockandride6 FL (Oct 24, 2011 at 11:28)

uhh...I don't think GoPro needs to steal anything off those guys. With the way the world is going it is kinda a no-brainer to go with smart phone connectivity. I personally find it dumb, I would hate to have my iPhone out on the trail.

grantprezence (Oct 24, 2011 at 15:10)

If GoPro stole that, then contour has stolen a lot from GoPro...

moutnbiker FL (Oct 24, 2011 at 19:48)

why would you hate to have your iphone on the trail. get a freakin case for the thing. Otter cases are great!

rockandride6 FL (Oct 25, 2011 at 8:38)

Moutnbiker: it seems pretty dumb to risk that in my opinion...iPhones aren't cheap...at least not for me. haha

spaced FL (Oct 26, 2011 at 7:48)

Agreed. I use a case for my htc incredible s and I'm not risking taking it on trail.